Workplace safety is an increasing concern for those fortunate to have a job. Of the active shooter incidents that occurred between 2000 and 2013 in the U.S., 73 percent took place at areas of business, according to an FBI study.
To that end, seven active-shooter seminars are being planned by the Cobb County Police Department and Sheriff's Office in March through September.
The Cobb County Police Department is co-hosting four active-shooter seminars in March and April with the Cobb County School District Police and the Cobb County District Attorney's Office.
General "active-shooter" topics will include what to expect, best practices, what happens when law enforcement arrives and weapons-carry license laws — all sought-after topics by those seeking to ensure workplace safety.
Here is the Cobb Police schedule:
• March 29, 7 - 9 p.m. | Pebblebrook High School Theater, 991 Old Alabama Road SW, Mableton, 30126
• March 31, 7 - 9 p.m. | Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta, 30066
• April 12, 7 - 9 p.m. | North Cobb High School Theater, 3400 Old 41 Highway NW, Kennesaw, 30144
• April 19, 7 - 9 p.m. | McEachern High School Performing Arts Center Theater, 2400 New Macland Road, Powder Springs, 30127
Cobb County Sheriff Neil Warren is offering three firearms safety and education classes.
Each program will include a general overview of firearm types, gun safety tips, how to obtain a Georgia Weapons License, use of deadly force and what to expect during an active-shooter situation.
There will be time for questions and answers.
Also, free gun safety locks will be provided.
RSVP to 770-499-4352 or cindy.greenfield@cobbcounty.org.
• April 7, 6 – 8 p.m. | South Cobb Community Center, 620 Lions Club Drive, Mableton, 30126
• June 9, 6 – 8 p.m. | Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, 30144 (co-hosted with the Kennesaw Police Department)
• Sept. 15, 6 – 8 p.m. | Northeast Cobb Community Center, 3100 Jaycee Drive, Marietta, 30062
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